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Old 08-10-2015, 12:00 PM
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I am looking to switch from mids to forward controls and I saw these billet ones on eBay that use the mid controls shaft. Are these any good and why dont the HD forward controls use this method for linkage? Thoughts?

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Not sure if they are good or not but kinda slick idea if it does work good. I actually left my mids shaft in the primary even though I run forwards now in case I ever wanted to go back easily. Doubt I ever will, but I could. Just too cheap to buy another primary cover with no shaft hole in it.
 
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I may have to give them a shot then, I like the mids but at 6'2" I am just to cramped on long rides in town, I can never use my highway pegs for more than 5 min without getting into traffic.
 
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Looks like the Mapam stuff I had on my Yamaha. They worked OK on it for the price. If you happen to roll off the rubber ring and loose one, be sure to search a source for replacement before buying. The bearing surface for the levers was aluminum on aluminum. Keep a little moly grease on it. (can touch up with a drip of oil but needs greased once in a while)
 
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Originally Posted by jricharc
I am looking to switch from mids to forward controls and I saw these billet ones on eBay that use the mid controls shaft. Are these any good and why dont the HD forward controls use this method for linkage? Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2814301...lpid=82&chn=ps





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H-D uses the same forwads set-up for Sportster 1200s. No clue why not on Dynas.

I have H-D forwards on my Low Rider and like them.


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I don't mind the HD controls I just didn't want to deal with cutting the old one and plugging the hole. Plus this design would allow for quick swap back.
 
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Originally Posted by jricharc
I don't mind the HD controls I just didn't want to deal with cutting the old one and plugging the hole. Plus this design would allow for quick swap back.
A lot of folks, including yours truly, put a chrome cap on the mid shaft. Looks fine and permits going back to mids.

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Originally Posted by jricharc
I am looking to switch from mids to forward controls and I saw these billet ones on eBay that use the mid controls shaft. Are these any good and why dont the HD forward controls use this method for linkage? Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2814301...lpid=82&chn=ps





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I put them on my 2010 dyna super glide they work great only problem i have found is you cannot use different pegs have to stick with what comes with kit
 
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I'm betting these would also work on a fat bob. Would be worth the money just to give it a try. Fun idea.
 
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Originally Posted by canadayman
I put them on my 2010 dyna super glide they work great only problem i have found is you cannot use different pegs have to stick with what comes with kit
Do you have any pics of them on?
 

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